Starts

International

Credits

Course related costs

Level

Domestic Applications due

International Applications due

Location

Christchurch - Ensors Road

Content

Discover the ultimate pathway into your apprenticeship with our programme offering work experience in an industry that is always on the lookout for skilled people.

The Plumbing Pre Trade module has been designed to give you all the fundamental skills needed to begin a career in Plumbing, Gasfitting or Drainlaying. You will learn the process of assembling, installing and repairing pipes; how to use plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying drawings and fabricate basic components. With relevant work experience you will also apply health and safety requirements to plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying contexts and experience using appropriate safety equipment.

In order to undertake this programme you must be physically able to work safely in an industry related work environment.

Programme structure

To complete this Certificate you are required to complete a minimum total of 70 credits. Please browse the guide below to view the course options currently available within this qualification.

Core courses

Elective Courses

To be a full time student you need to maintain a workload of 120 credits per year. We recommend you talk with us to ensure you choose electives to benefit your future career.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

This programme has open entry, but English language requirements apply.

Alternative requirements

Additional requirements

English requirements

IELTS 6.0 General (no lower than 6.0 in speaking, 6.0

If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.

Note: If you have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements you are not required to provide evidence of English Language Skills.

OVERALL IELTS REQUIREMENTS

6.0 ACADEMIC

SPEAKING

6.0

READING

6.0

WRITING

6.0

LISTENING

6.0

Next steps

Alternatively, if you feel you have gained your learning through on the job experience talk to us about recognition or assessment of
prior learning .

Due to Immigration New Zealand visa requirements international students are ineligible to enrol in this certificate.

Application documents

Career opportunities

Completion of this module will put you in a strong position when applying for an apprenticeship in a plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying company and for working towards a National Certificate qualification and registration.

Study pathways

This programme is a study pathway towards teh National certificate in Plumbing Level 4 and National certificate in Gasfitting level 4.